synopsis

100 years from now, the Space Administration creates a team of intelligent space probes. Imbued with their creators’ curiosity, ambition, and sense of kinship, The team encounters nasty galactic conflict, time dilation, mutiny, madness, love, and death. Searching for life in the galaxy, they find it in each other. They transmit their findings through a score of emotional rock songs.

Musical styles span arena rock, punk, blues, reggae, hip hop, opera, metal, folk, electronica, and country, and the songs are by turns bold, humorous, catchy, heart-wrenching, and invigorating.

Length:

Approx 2 hours

Characters (8)

Billy- “Navigation”: M or F, 20’s-40’s . The socially-conscious philosopher of the group. Self-sacrifices to save the team.  Power-ballad & reggae Bari-Tenor or Mezzo belter. (Key 3) 

The Black Box- “Flight Recorder”: M or F, 30’s-70’s The wizened, folksy chronicler of the journey. Outlives all the others. Country Baritone or Alto. (Aux Percussion) 

Dan- “Analysis”: M,  20’s-30’s. Geeky, fixated, and happy-go-lucky. Companion to Kate. High rock Tenor. (Guitar 3) 

Doug- “Captain”: M, 20’s-40’s,  Devoted to the mission. Rigid and serious, and ultimately suffers a mental breakdown. Mid rock Tenor & speed rapper. (Guitar 1) 

Jenny- “Maintenance": F 20’s-40’s Matronly, kind, persistent. Has trouble letting go. Strong affinity for the Captain. Operatic Soprano with the ability to blend pop harmonies. (Key 2) 

Kate- “Artillery”: F, 20’s-30’s. Combative for most of the story, yearns for freedom, and comes to find peace. Companion to Dan. Punk-rock Mezzo with the ability to blend ballad harmonies. (Guitar 2) 

Mike & Nate- “Reconnaissance Clones”: M or F, 20’s-30’s. Foolhardy, fun, and competitive. Die in a game of chicken. Rock Bari-Tenors or Mezzos. (Aux. Percussion) 

All Characters double as “Scientists”, by donning lab coats and glasses.  

Some characters should double as instrumentalists. The indications above are suggested instrument assignments, and flexible. 

Live Band (5-9)

Keys 1 (Piano & Keytar)

Keys 2, Keys 3 (synth parts)

Gtr 1 (Lead) Gtr 2 (Harmony/Rhythm) Gtr 3 (Rhythm)

Bass

Perc 1 (Drums) Parc 2 (Aux)

Past shows:

Galactic Premiere:

The Crofoot Ballroom, Pontiac, MI August 2017,

Halloween Show:

Overtyme, Waterford, MI October 2017,

Theatrical workshop:

Planet Ant/Ant Hall, Hamtramck, MI June 2018,

Encore weekend:

Planet Ant/ant hall, Hamtramck, MI August 2018,

Album Release Party:

The Loving Touch, Ferndale, MI December 7, 2018,

Ghost Light, Hamtramck, MI Sept 6, 2019

Small’s, Hamtramck, MI Nov 16, 2019

Creative team

(Theatrical Workshop)

thanks to our sponsors: 

JEFFREY AND MICHELLE AND DEEVEY